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1 injured by possible tornado in Sanderson, Texas, official says

At least one person was injured when a possible tornado struck Sanderson, Texas, law enforcement said.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was seriously injured but not life-threatening when the apparent tornado made a direct hit at his home, Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland said in a statement.

PHOTO: A view of destroyed property in Sanderson, Texas, after an apparent tornado on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in a photo taken by Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.

A view of damaged vehicles in Sanderson, Texas, after an apparent tornado on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in a photo taken by Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.

Thaddeus Cleveland, Terrell County Sheriff

“Please keep him and his family in your prayers,” Cleveland said.

He said several homes were destroyed as the apparent tornado tore through the Terrell County area Sunday afternoon.

PHOTO: A view of destroyed property in Sanderson, Texas, after an apparent tornado on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in a photo taken by Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.

View of a destroyed property in Sanderson, Texas, after an apparent tornado on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in a photo taken by Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland.

Thaddeus Cleveland, Terrell County Sheriff

“Right now, we have sufficient resources deployed to the region and do not require any additional assistance,” Cleveland said. “All roads are cleared of debris and everyone is present.”

ABC News

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